Proclus : neo-platonic philosophy and science / Lucas Siorvanes
1996, First Edition. Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Previous owner's highlighter marks to initial chapters. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #446888
ISBN: 0748607684
Physical description; xii, 340 pages : illustrations, maps. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Contents; Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- NOTE ON THE COVER ILLUSTRATION -- 1 • PROCLUS' LIFE, TIMES AND INFLUENCE -- 2 • GENERAL METAPHYSICS -- 3 • KNOWLEDGE AND THE LEVELS OF BEING -- 4 • PHYSICS AND METAPHYSICS -- 5 • THE CHALLENGE OF REALITY: STARS AND PLANETS -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- GENERAL INDEX -- INDEX OF MAIN PASSAGES. Subjects; Proclus approximately 410-485. Proclus Diadochus ca. 410-485 Criticism and interpretation. Proclus (Diadochus). PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical. Neoplatonism. Philosophy. Greece.
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